Afghanistan Case Study Flashcards
Afghanistan Life Expectancy
51
Human Development Index male and female
Male: 0.572
Female: 0.348
When did the Taliban take over and what main change did they make to the country? (background)
1996
Removed women’s rights completely (can’t leave house without male permission
What did 9/11 mean for Afghanistan and the Taliban? (background)
Led to USA and UK invading as Taliban had protected Bin Laden
Taliban overthrown and country rebuilt on democratic and capitalist principles
Why did the US send troops to Afghanistan in 2010 and how many did they send? (background)
A shadow Taliban government began to take control
30 000 troops were sent
When did the NATO mission officially end? (background)
2014
What human rights abuses have their been since the Taliban resurgence?
Civilian and police casualties Violence towards women Executions w/out legal process Kidnappings and torture Heroin production
What were the 3 examples of global governance?
UN (UNAMA)
Afghanistan Government
Afghan Aid
What does UNAMA stand for?
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
What was UNAMAs main aim?
To help achieve lasting peace and development
What have UNAMA done?
Promote accountability
Coordinate humanitarian intervention from stakeholders
Work towards gender equality and implement human rights laws
Improve refugees and internally displaced peoples rights
What are the Afghan government responsible for?
Law, order and security
Creating social development and economic growth
Which organisations have the Afghan government joined up with?
ECO (Economic Cooperation Organisation)
SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)
Why did the Afghan government join up with ECO and SAARC?
To increase trade and economic growth
Give an example of law than the Afghan government are trying to get rid of:
The set limit (quota) on the number of female politicians
